The Master of Interior Design (first professional) degree option may qualify graduates to become licensed or registered as an interior designer. Interested students are encouraged to confirm requirements for the state in which they hope to practice and confirm NCIDQ eligibility requirements.

Graduate Handbook

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Admission Requirements

This degree program is open to qualified applicants who hold baccalaureate degrees in any discipline without a prior professional degree in interior design or architecture. 

Upon admission to the program, students must pay a nonrefundable enrollment deposit to indicate that they accept the offer of admission. The deposit is applied to the payment of tuition when the student enrolls.

Total Hours Required: 82

Requirements

For students entering with degrees other than professional degrees in interior design or architecture, the Master of Interior Design is a first professional degree, with accelerated graduate professional courses designed to prepare the student for advanced work in interior design; the coursework is prescribed on the basis of the student’s previous college work as shown in transcripts, portfolio, statement of intent, résumé, and references. This program includes 32 hours of qualifying coursework (some course requirements may be waived upon review of transcripts and experience) prior to 50 semester hours of graduate work, including a master’s design studio or a terminal advanced studio. 

A Portfolio Review is administered by the Interior Design Program to evaluate student progress through the Master of Interior Design first professional program. It is a multistage process that allows students to document their work in a cumulative and iterative manner, receive necessary feedback from program faculty about their academic progress, and prepare their portfolios for professional use. The Portfolio Review Process is outlined in detail within the MID Graduate Handbook.

Course List

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All students must also follow the following requirements and policies:
Graduate Architecture Requirements
Graduate University Requirements